>> hello, i am with the recreation and parks department. we are featuring the romantic park location in your backyard. this is your chance to find your heart in santa and cisco with someone special. -- san francisco with someone special. our first look out is here at

buena vista park a favorite with couples and dog walkers. both have a significant force. a refreshing retreat from urban life. the romantic past that meander up and down the park under pines and eucalyptus. hang out in this environment and you might see butterflies it, fennel, and then the lines. -- dandelions. is ada accessible. public transit is plentiful. we have conquered the steps we have watched the dogs, and we have enjoyed a beautiful view. this is a place to take someone

special on a romantic stroll and enjoyed a beautiful look out. welcome to corona heights located in the heart of this district. it offers a view of the downtown skyline the bay bridge, and the east bay. it is one of the best kept secrets in the city. it is hardly ever crowded. on any given day, you will run into a few locals. bought a 37 bus to get there without any parking worries. for legged friends can run freely. there is also a patch of grass for the small box. >> it is a great place. it is a wonderful place to have these kinds of parks. that dog owners appreciate it. >> take time to notice of the wildfires that are on the grassland and keep your head out

on the lookout for hawks and other bird life. be sure to take your camera and be prepared to take a view of the city will not forget. it has a beautiful red rock formations. you could watch the sunrise over the bay. this is another one of our great lookouts. we are at mount davidson. 928 feet. this is the place for you to bring someone special. to not forget that dogs and enjoy all of the pathways and greenery that surrounds you. it provides a peaceful oasis of open space and great hiking trails. the spectacular view offers a perfect place to watch the

sunrise or sunset with someone you love. >> it is a good place to get away from the hectic life of the city. come up here and listen to nature, i get some fresh air. that view is fantastic. >> where sturdy shoes . hikers get the feeling of being in a rain forest. mount davidson is also a great place to escape the noise and the bustle of the city. take the 36 bus and it will drop you at the entrance. it is quite a hike to the top but the view is worth every step. this is the place to bring that someone special. golden gate park's largest body

of water is an enchanting place. is a popular spot for paddling around in boats, which can be rented. created in 1893, it was designed for these your boating -- for leisure boating. it is named for the wild strawberries that once flourished. there is also a waterfall, two bridges and trails the climb to the summit, the highest point at more than four hundred feet. you can catch glimpses of the western side of the city that make this hilltop a romantic look out. for public transit, i take the n train. the lad the ad -- lake is ada

accessible. watch many ducks swans, and siegel's. -- seagulls. it is a great place to stroll and sail away. many couples come here to take a ride around a lake going under the bridges, passing the chinese pavilion and the waterfall. for a quiet getaway, making for a memorable and magical experience. located on 19th avenue this growth is the place to where you're hiking boots, bring the family and the dog because it has so much to offer you and your loved ones. it is a truly hidden gem in the city. the park is rich with eucalyptus

trees. long paths allow you to meander, perfect for a dog walking in a wooded environment. >> i enjoy the history. the diversity of nature that exists in such an urban city concrete streets cars we have this oasis of the natural environment. it reminds us of what the history was. >> there is a section for dogs and plenty of parking. transit is available on the 28 bus to get you very easily. the part is ada -- park is ada accessible. it is also a natural lake. this is your chance to stroll around the lake and let the kids run free. it also has many birds to watch. it is a place to find and

appreciate what you -- a wonderful breath of fresh air. come and experience in this park and enjoy the people, picnics, and sunshine. this is a lovely place to take a stroll with your loved ones. in the middle of pacific heights, on top of these hills, it offers a great square a peaceful beauty, large trees and grass and greenery. it features tables and benches a playground, restaurants, and tennis courts. there are plenty of areas for football and picnics. it is very much a couple's park. there are many activities you can experience together. stroll on the pathways bring

your dog or just picnic at one of the many tables and enjoy all that it has to offer together. many couples find this is a perfect park to throw down a blanket and soak up the sun. it is a majestic place that you can share with someone you chairs. lafayette park is also easily accessed from the 47, 49, and 90 buses. it is ada accessible. we are here at the historic palace of fine art in the marina district. originally built for the 1950's exposition, the palace is situated on san francisco's number waterfront.

it is ada accessible and is reached by the 28 30, and 91 bus lines. set against the reflecting waters of the lagoon and eucalyptus trees, the palace is one of san francisco post most -- san francisco's most romantic spots to relax with that special someone while listening to the water and gazing at the swans. a beautiful to view from many locations along the mattoon, an ideal place to -- all -- lagoon, an ideal place to walk with a loved one. reservations for weddings are available at sfrecpark.org.

discarding contains plants referred to by william shakespeare's plays and poems. welcome to the shakespeare garden here in the famous golden gate park. located near the museum and the california academy of sciences the garden was designed by the california spring blossom and wildfirlower association. here is a truly enchanting and tranquil garden along a path behind a charming gate. this garden is the spot to woo your date. stroll around and appreciate its unique setting. the gorgeous brick walkway and a brick wall, the stone benches, the rustic sundial. chaired the part -- share the

bard's word hundred famous verses from a shakespearean plays. this is a gem to share with someone special. pack a picnic, find a bench, and enjoy the sunshine, and let the whimsical words of william shakespeare and floats you and your loved one away. this is one of the most popular wedding locations and is available for reservations. take a bus and have no parking worries. shakespeares' garden is ada accessible. located at the bottom of this hill, it is a secret garden with an infinite in captivating appeal. carefully tucked away it makes the top of our list for most intimate pyknic setting. avoid all taurus cars and

hassles by taking a cable car. or the 30, 45, or 91 bus. the garden was designed by thomas church in 1957. grow old with me the best is yet to be is inscribed on a sundial. it is anchored by twin white gazebos and flowers that bloom year-round. this is the place to tell someone special or the place to declare the commitment you two share. weddings and the event reservations are available for this adorable hidden gem. we know there are many other romantic parks in san francisco. we hope you have enjoyed this

torre of lookouts picnics, and strolls that are available every day. until next time, do not forget to get out and play. for more information about reserving one of these romantic locations or any other location call 831-5500. this number is best for special events, weddings, picnics, and the county fair buildings. or for any athletic field call 831-5510. you can write us at -- or walk in and say hello. and of course you can find more information moresfrecpark.org.

-- (clapping). >> good afternoon. >> good afternoon. >> that's not a good afternoon. >> come on. >> good afternoon. >> good afternoon. >> now that's better this is a really a momentous coalition we've worked so hard on the things we do in our day jobs and commissioners this is an opportunity we should celebrate good afternoon. my name is is online the director of the mayor's office of housing and we're here to celebrate a historic agreement between the housing authority the housing

and urban development and the city that permits the housing u housing authority to utilities the program a relatively new program in combination with other hud programs to rehab over 35 hundred units of public utilities in san francisco and sustain another thousand more unit (clapping) yes, it pretty much covers all of the public utilities showcase stock in san francisco this is why this work has taken a while the demonstration program was to provide a way for housing authority across the industry country to fund the repairs that in fact, the federal government couldn't afford to fund or was not able to fund we are at the

starting line of something special in san francisco as well as for the nation we'll further demonstrate for congress and for the rest of the nation how the rental system demonstration program can benefit public utilities residents we know that hud got the caps lifted in terms of rad but the goal to prove the program and make sure increase not a scape again so the resources as they become available we'll help 9 residents throughout the country without regards to that capital this agreement facilities over $500 million in erect in the next few years hud is not giving us a check for $500 million we wish by their giving us us resources to voucher assistance

to track that $500 million to make the needed repairs in the hud fund there is much, much work that needs to be done this agreement shapes the way that the housing authority the federal government and the city will work together to make this all possible. >> at this time it is my pleasure to introduce a very special man yes he's my boss he's very special (laughter). >> as part of his 2013 state of public safety address speak the mayor said we must do something to help our public libraries residents and called for the revitalization of the housing authority which were struggling loan to try to serve san francisco neediest residents

as the mayor likes he like the big issue led by the naomi kelly of the city metrics administrator's office and that work group helped to identify the challenges that were faced by the housing authority and it also identified some of the opportunities that we in san francisco, california pull together to assist the housing authority and it's residents to have a safe descent sanitary housing to implement this work the mayor district automobile cities departments not only the housing and urban development to work with the housing authority to towards the goals of the revision he has committed city resources in excess of $50 million for just the rental

system rehabilitation alone and committed the resources of the city to serve the needs of the residents on an ongoing basis and funded hope sf which has revitalized alice griffith and developed the financing plan to revitalize potrero and sunnyvale also (clapping) he is very committed to serving the housing needs of all san franciscans especially those lowest income residents in the city that needs the housing let me introduce to you a very special mayor mayor edwin lee (clapping.) thank you olsen for the

introduction a hearty chinese new year the first day of chinese new year we have a lot to celebrate we have malia cohen in the crowd thank you four district 10 and london breed who's story continues to be so inspiring everyday she's not in my area but in my ear and reremind each other of the sprernz to making promises to helping others get out of poverty not just in public utilities but housing i know the secretary is going to say some things i'll truly inspired by the support as determined as o citizen says i'm about this topic i'm lucky to have people

surrounding me with the same interests and passion to help people get out the poverty part of that it is to have an answer is people call the deplanning housing someone's fault i told you we've isolated the residents not to be the residents but never again that reference is going to happy that we are providing proud to see the residents of our public utilities are resident of san francisco what do you mean that means (clapping.) a heck of a lot and those conversations have now proud action that produce a lot of people that stepped up you can our regional office levied by ophelia she's a supporter of our vision for this to happy our

housing authority staff out of the role of isolations into conversations with our city administrator and olsen lisa office i'll lead the housing development for low income seniors bringing their expertise in and as olsen mind earlier rad the rental assistance demonstration really is a tool a tool of different government programs brothel together but what we had to do was put that tool in a revilg process that was challenging and piece together a plan that involved the residents because most importantly the

residents don't believe what you're doing you can say they don't believe it you a can not improve their lives it had to be a partnership utilizing those tools other part of this getting here was to have a housing authority commission made up of people that also shared that with the staff and with the conversation with the residents we had to have a strong, strong relationship and continue to do with ore labor representatives that are dramatically important to this effort we need everybody to be at the table that's not just the implicit the to the resident we had to overcome our own bureaucracies we have thick walls in our bureaucracies part of my job was to breakdown that to allow for a significant level of flexibility flexibility that

i talked to john donovan was secretary and the deputy concert was over phone call after phone call and phone call and pleading with hud they were pleading with us you've got to demonstrate there will be outcomes to snare share we can't just share you've got to that will lead to something by the way guess what the federal government can't tolerant failure we have to take a lot of risks i know the pressures on secretary castro he knows the pressures as well to turn 411 hundred units for 54 hundred families people are disabilities and seniors into a collaboration with labor and nonprofits city administrators

and housing authority staff you all had to be demonstrates time and time again demonstrated we began with the hunters view and you see brick by brick family by family moving into those unite with a level of support of services they trust to help them get more successful you'll see that demonstrate in alice griffith we had an infusion of dollars mother person i want to thank over and over again our fellow certainty nancy pelosi she's allowed us to demonstrate what we're felt is behind the entire vision authenticity not so much investment in barker but we began with investing in people first and letting the residents we care about they're to be treated as full fledged residents of san francisco

this is the conversation that leandro and i have time and time again she's led the effort to make sure that our budget is appropriately supported of our public housing residents not just so we can survive or die on our own is where he to lend that because guess what the people that will there are san franciscans ease kept we fail they fail we needed everything we needed tenant applicant and people that believe in us and demonstrate that quickly and have all the agencies including our police officers our firefighters and bishgz building inspectors our expertise that has been involved tremors in the way we staff up and everybody to believe this is the right direction that's the inner

ingredients of success i'm so happy to announce rad is a just a tool and if you don't use it with live human beings that believe what you're using it for you'll not get the goal of this tool housing and the human people behind hud are to be congratulated because we do work in thick bureaucracies and it was and had to be a big selling point to convince hud we're willing in san francisco to thank ta take the risk ourselves if they don't see the city mayor wanting to take the risk why would they join in it's about transforming the bureaucracies to a collaborative and strong spirit i've named those people i want to give them total credit

for the collaborative strong effort we're dooements today, we so the opportunity now to use this rad program with all the neglects that we've asked for that also were taking on more risk as a city because it's worth it to invest in our members you know some of them all they seven hundred was better elevators and now they're getting that and all they wanted was heat and hot running water in the winter and no cook roaches and fire alarms that work in fires those are simple things how come we're not doing that many residents ask and i ask there will be reason after reason after reason that transformation will be sustained by a very knowledgeable resident

basis and inspired staff and our pocket sectors as tremors commentator they're no my office saying hey, it's not about the brick and mortar we have to have services that the city has never done before because if we're going to ask people to challenge themselves out the poverty we've done that time and gnp time again in non-residents we've been successful so this re-visioning is going to happen i'm so happy it's happening in our watch and glad it's happening under the leadership the supervisor london breed and supervisor cowen two strong women that will not leave me alone and constituents that won't let them all and all to say that my envisioning for